My Brest Friend nursing pillow

jayhawk2003 · May 2012

A friend of mine just had her baby and the lactation consultant recommended she get this pillow. I have a boppy from my first baby, and am wondering if it's worth getting this thing. Anyone heard of this or have an opinion?

https://www.mybrestfriend.com/

TIA

Stefaniepr · May 2012

I had one with DS. I preferred the one I got from jolly jumper (https://www.jollyjumper.com/show/21). I found this was too hard, and didn't stay up high enough, so I ended up having to put a pillow under DS anyway. Some people swear by it though. It's a preference thing I think.

Kaiterz · May 2012

I have both. The Breast friend was perfect. I don't think I ever attempted to use the boppy ( I got it for tummy time) but I can't see how it could work as well or at least LO be as comfortable. My LC said the flat pillows are the best fit nursing.

britvahok · May 2012

I have the pillow in the link below and its the only thing that stops my back pain. I love it even though it takes up 3/4 of the bed.

https://www.amazon.com/Leachco-Belly-Contoured-Pillow-Ivory/dp/B0002E7DIQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1336497526&sr=8-4

mkflower3000 · May 2012

I got one for my shower off the registry - I'm a FTM so have no experience yet, but from my research it looks like a great idea. I do have a friend who's tall and has a long torso, though, and she said that it wasn't comfortable for her. I'm short with a smaller torso, so I'm hoping that it will work better for me.

JuneBugBaby2012 · May 2012

I didn't care for it at all so I returned it. I have two boppies though, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. My babies didn't ues any other position than the cross cradle so they were always tucked up against me and comfy. Plus they often fell asleep after and I was able to scoop them up, stand up and let the boppy fall, and put them to bed.

kjolsen · May 2012

I loved the my breast friend pillow and plan to use it again this time around.

travnicek · May 2012

I love mine, and plan to use it again this time around.

However, I think I am going to keep it upstairs in the baby's room, and then just use the boppy if I'm downstairs. It was hard lugging it from room to room because it's heavier than the boppy is. Also, as someone mentioned, the boppy is easier to get off if you have to move around after baby falls asleep nursing.

Alas, even with those inconveniences, I'm still excited to use it again this time. I thought it was worth it.

vagirl1 · May 2012

I loved mine! DS even slept on it since he would not sleep in a crib. It kept him from rolling off my arm. I will be bringing mine to the hospital with me for sure!

KrissyMiss · May 2012

I don't have any experience here, because I'm a FTM. Michelle Duggar loves the brest friend though, so that's saying something! LOL.

dani2480 · May 2012

I haven't used it, but I registered for it (and received it). One thing I liked about it was that you can wear it while standing and breastfeeding, because it attaches around your waist. I like the idea of being able to be a little more mobile during feedings, if needed (e.g. going to the bathroom, getting up to grab something). I also like that it has the little pocket for storing whatever random item I might need close at hand (cell phone, maybe?). And, I've read that the Brest Friend is less bulky and thus works better with more chairs. With the Boppy, the chair needs to be wide enough for it to fit around you without the chair arms getting in the way.

Cozfijibride · May 2012

My Breast Friend is worth every penny ! The Boppy sucks.

sapgirl76 · May 2012

I had a Boppy and a My Brest Friend with DS and hated them both. Honestly, I had the best luck with a plain old flat pillow.

Medic99 · May 2012

We loved ours!! We still have it and plan on using it with this LO. I had friends who had the Boppy and they ended up getting My Brest Friend and throwing out the Boppy. I would recommend this one for sure!

DCsara · May 2012

I love the My Breast Friend pillow. For me, it was vastly more comfortable than the boppy. I nearly always nursed DD using the football hold (on one side) and the boppy just doesn't work for that. I really like that it can be used either clipped closed or open. Plus, I'm a bit larger than average (size 18) and the boppy doesn't really fit comfortably around my middle...especially right after giving birth!

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